Schistosomiasis control programs have been done since 1974. However, the prevalence of schistosomiasis is still high with 4.78% in 2010 and it will continuosly increase if the control programs are not conducted. The success of a disease control programs depends on the participation/behavior of the community in supporting the program. The aim of this study was to describe the community behav…
Filariasis (elephantiasis) is an infectious disease caused by the filarial worm infections ,which live in the channels and lymph nodes. Filariasis causes an acute and chronic symptoms and transmitted by various species of mosquitoes. Microfilariae live in the blood stream and lymph vessels and until now there has not been clear the source ofnutrients of microfilariae, whether from lymphatic flu…
Tuberculosis disease could cause death, mostly in productive age. Tuberculosis control programs in Indonesia implemented by Directly Observed Treatment Shortcourse Chemotherapy (DOTS) strategy. The success of spreadover prevention on TB patients was taking medicine as worker suggestion. Drugs swallowing controler was one of the most important factors that support TB treatment. The research …
Multiple nutritional and environmental influences contribute to the prevalence and severity of IDDs in iodine deficient areas, including iron. In many developing countries, children are at high risk of both goiter and iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency adversely affects thyroid metabolism and may reduce the efficacy of iodized salt. The aim of this study was to investigate whether iron…
Penelitian tentang kerusakan morfologi larva Aedes aegypti setelah terpapar temefos pada fase larva instar 3 (L3) bertujuan untuk mengetahui kerusakan morfologi larva setelah terpapar temefos konsentrasi letal pada fase instar 3 (L3). Jenis penelitian ini adalah quasi eksperimental dengan desain penelitian rancangan acak lengkap. Konsentrasi temefos yang diuji didapatkan berdasarkan hasil a…
WHO has recommended the use of traditional medicine for degenerative diseases. The objective of this study is to evaluate the implementation of CAM doctors practice in using traditional medicine for degenerative diseases in 12 provinces. Data were collected through interviews using questionnaire to CAM doctors purposively. This study showed that 86% of 145 the respondents did CAM practice b…
Soil transmitted helminth diseases are wide spread in urban and rural areas. Soil transmitted helminth disease is still a public health problem in Indonesia due to the prevalence is still high with range 45-65%. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and the association between knowledge, practice, and environmental sanitation and soil transmitted helminth disease prevalence …
ABSTRACT Multiple nutritional and environmental influences contribute to the prevalence and severity of IDDs in iodine deficient areas, including iron. In many developing countries, children are at high risk of both goiter and iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency adversely affects thyroid metabolism and may reduce the efficacy of iodized salt. The aim of this study was to investigate w…
Filariasis is a zoonotic disease transmitted by mosquito that can cause disability. This study was aimed to identify filariasis transmission area in West Sulawesi. This cross sectional study was carried out from March to Novemer 2011. Sample was selected people in the endemic area (where chronic case was found) in Mamuju, North Mamuju, and Mamasa District, West Sulawesi. Data were colle…